Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long is paying a working visit to Cuba starting November 28, with an aim to deepen bilateral cooperation in legal and judicial affairs.
The two ministers sign a Letter of Intent on the development of a technical assistance project for the Cuban ministry (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long is paying aworking visit to Cuba starting November 28, with an aim to deepen bilateralcooperation in legal and judicial affairs.
During his stay, Long held talks with his Cuban counterpart OscarManuel Silvera Martínez, during which they expressed their satisfaction with cooperationresults of the two agencies, and agreed on specific joint activities, including theeffective implementation of a collaboration programme for 2022-2023 signedduring President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Cuba in September 2021,and the application of information technology in carry out cooperationactivities.
Long said that on the basis of the minutes of the 39thsession of the Vietnam - Cuba inter-governmental committee on economic,scientific and technical cooperation, the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice ispreparing a document for a project to provide technical assistance to the Cubancounterpart in building and perfecting the legal system to implement the 2019 constitution.
The two ministers also agreed to continue to sign andimplement the cooperation programme for the coming period in order toimplement the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two ministriesin 2013 effectively and substantively.
They then signed a Letter of Intent on the development of atechnical assistance project for the Cuban ministry.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese minister presented theinsignia for the cause of justice - the highest form of commendation under theauthority of the Vietnamese Minister of Justice - for three officials of theCuban ministry: namely Minister Oscar Manuel Silvera Martínez, President of theNational Organization of Collective Law Firms (ONBC) and former Deputy JusticeMinister Lilian María Hernández, and head of the Department of InternationalRelations Antonio Israel Ybarra, for their contributions to strengthening anddeveloping bilateral cooperation in legal and judicial affairs.
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long (R) pays courtesy visit to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA)
At his meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, Minister Long expressedhis hope that the PM and Cuban Party and State leaders will maintain theirsupport for cooperation between the two ministries.
The Cuban PM proposed that the two countries promotecomprehensive collaboration in the fields of economics, trade, law and justice,affirming that he always supports and creates favourable conditions for bilateralcooperation.
During his visit to Cuba, Long also had meetings withleaders of the Supreme People's Court of Cuba, the Supreme Procuracy of Cuba,and met with Secretary General of the National Assembly and the Council ofState of Cuba Homero Acosta Álvarez./.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation Nguyen Ngoc Luong has met Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba’s Central Committee and head of its Ideological Department, in Havana.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on November 8 hosted a reception for Homero Acosta Álvarez, Secretary of the National Assembly of People’s Power and the Council of State of Cuba, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan and visiting President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) Fernando González Llort agreed to increase people-to-people exchange and diplomacy during their meeting on November 14.
A Hanoi delegation led by Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen has paid a working visit to Cuba from November 19, in a bid to foster friendship and cooperation with the traditional partner of Vietnam.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
The two ministers sign a Letter of Intent on the development of a technical assistance project for the Cuban ministry (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long (R) pays courtesy visit to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz (Photo: VNA) 
